Continuing Education
Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners can earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit through their New York State Tobacco Cessation Centers. Dental contact hours are also available.
Self-Study Booklet (1-2 CME)
This program is designed to facilitate adoption of evidence-based practices in tobacco treatment, as described in the PHS Clinical Practice Guideline for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence (2008 Update). Available upon request call 518 459-2550.
Also available through the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) is a 2-credit CME on tobacco cessation.
Statewide Collaborative Conference Calls
(1 hour of various types of continuing education credit offered depending on content of call)
Bi-monthly conference calls featuring lecture and discussion on topics of relevance to tobacco treatment by health care providers. Click here http://nysmokefree.com/PageView.aspx?P=85&P1=8525
for information on the next Conference Call and how to join in.
DENTAL HYGIENISTS CMEs